Why We Took the Car

By Wolfgang Herrndorf

This is one of the best books for young adults I’ve read ever (sorry Jasper Jones). Its definitely for a more mature reader so don’t be put off by the age of the central characters (fourteen). Its one of those books I particularly enjoy because they encompass everything – like life.

There were moments of real beauty in this book – but don’t let that put you off! Its funny too; a great road trip and coming of age story with some interesting other characters along the way.